They took their name from a very old truck manufactured by Oldsmobile founder Ransom Eli Olds.
Their first frontman, Terry Luttrell, left after one album. Cronin recorded on their 2nd, but was given the heave-ho and replaced with Mike Murphy. He stayed for the next three, was fired, and replaced again with Cronin (no hard feelings).
Cronin and Richrath have been rumored to have had heated arguments over creative control and musical direction.
Richrath has been in and out of the band with major substance abuse problems.
By the mid 80's they were out of gold records and playing 'musical chairs' with band members. Doughty has been the only constant.

Why they might not be annoying

Founding members Doughty and Gratzer met at the University of Illinois where they both graduated.
The band kept pushin' and finally hit gold with their 7th album.
They have had success with both outright rockers and power ballads.
They have scored 13 top 40 singles, including two Billboard #1 hits.
They sold over 40 million records.
After their VH1 'Behind The Music' episode, there was renewed interest in their work (2001). They teamed with veteran rock band Styx for a successful dual reunion tour, splitting the revenue between the bands 50/50.

In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 18.18% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 75 Votes: 64.00% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 51 Votes: 37.25% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 42 Votes: 73.81% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 49 Votes: 32.65% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 104 Votes: 50.96% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 196 Votes: 60.71% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 717 Votes: 69.32% Annoying